Legal Opinion
Elliot W. Taylor v. Robert J. Gallagher
Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Decided June 25, 1984No. 84-1098PublishedCited by 44 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
COFFIN, Circuit Judge.
Plaintiff Elliott Taylor appeals from an award of summary judgment in a malpractice action against attorney Robert Gallagher, who had represented Taylor in litigation against International House of Pancakes (IHOP). Taylor’s complaint against Gallagher alleged negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of contract.
The essential facts are not in dispute. Taylor owned two IHOP franchises and in the early 1970’s had a dispute with IHOP concerning money owed IHOP under the franchise agreements. On March 15, 1974, the parties entered into an agreement under which Taylor…
2Cases cited8 opinions
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- Vera Croley, Etc. v. Matson Navigation Company, David E. Bouler v. Matson Navigation CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1971
- Richard W. Neely v. St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company and Standard Oil Company of CaliforniaCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1978
- Juan Santoni, Jr. v. Federal Deposit Insurance CorporationCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1982
- John Manganaro, Administrator v. The Delaval Separator Co.Court of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1962
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3Cited by44 opinions
- Paterson-Leitch Company, Inc. v. Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric CompanyCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1988
- Norman W. OLIVER, Plaintiff, Appellant, v. DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION, Defendant, AppelleeCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1988
- Resolution Trust Corporation v. North Bridge Associates, Inc.Court of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1994
- Friedel v. City of MadisonCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1987
- Herbert W. Price, Etc. v. General Motors Corporation, Herbert W. Price, Etc. v. General Motors CorporationCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1991
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